The main purpose and objective of the European Casino Association (ECA) is to address and promote issues related to casinos and/or casino operations and in doing so to provide a focal point on casino matters for casino operators as well as for EU and national policy makers and stakeholders. To this end, the eca aims to serve as a network for information; information that shall be used to communicate and work with the EU institutions on anything related to casino operations.

The eca does not pursue any profit motive.

Within said purpose the association aims to:

Collect and provide information on casino operations and casino administration including assessment of European and national legislation and regulations addressing casino operations
Increase awareness and understanding of the casino industry amongst EU policy makers and stakeholders
Constructively contribute to EU decision making on matters affecting the casino sector

European Commission set to consider EU legislation on gambling

The ECA strongly welcomes Commissioner Barnier's intention to consider an alternative approach to infringement proceedings and his willingness to cooperate with all stakehoklders in the process of elaborating a policy paper on gambling.

Resounding Success of the 2nd ECA International Casino Conference

Over 150 delegates and gaming industry experts from across Europe and beyond enjoyed a packed afternoon of focused sessions, panel discussions and frank debates at the 2nd ECA International Casino Conference in London on 25 January.

ECA Welcomes the ECJ ruling in the Liga Portuguesa / Bewin case

The European Casino Association (ECA) welcomes the ECJ ruling confirming the right of the member states to restrict access to online gambling markets.

ECA Dealer Championship 2010

The ECA is organising its 4th European Dealer Championship, which will take place on 11 and 12 May 2010 at Olympic Casino in Vilnius, Lithuania. The event offers a forum for some of the best dealers in Europe to display superior craftsmanship in delaing the classic casino games of American Roulette and Black Jack.

European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues

The 8th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues will take place from 14 - 17 September 2010 in Vienna, Austria.